Decisions for issue Pay Modernisation

1.                  That the contents of the report and the need to modernise aspects of the council’s pay and terms and conditions which are locally determined be noted;

2.                  That it be agreed that the council should commence a process designed to implement a new system of allowances and additional payments that are consistent, modern and transparent;

3.                   That it be agreed that the council should commence a process designed to introduce Job Families and implement any associated changes to the council’s grading structure and pay-line;

4.                  That the Chief Executive be authorised to nominate officers, to enter into negotiations with the recognised trade unions with a view to reaching an agreement on a revised package of pay and terms and conditions; and

5.                  That the Chief Executive, the Director of Adult Social Care and the Director of Finance be authorised to implement a modernised pay and terms and conditions package in accordance with the law, including the power to adopt appropriate grievance and appeal procedures and to take any other steps necessary, conducive or incidental to achievement of the same.